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Paella Party Catering in Lilyvale
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Lilyvale.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Paella party catering near Lilyvale
Live paella or other catering?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Lilyvale hosts choose us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Paella party catering in Lilyvale, cooked live
A paella party works in most gardens, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a photo if you are unsure. For anniversaries and engagement parties and leaving dos and retirements, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and churros.
A country party near Lilyvale is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
For event organisers in Lilyvale
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Lilyvale? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Questions from Lilyvale
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Lilyvale?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Normally, yes, if there is a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send a photo and we’ll check.
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. For a late-May party in Lilyvale, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Lilyvale
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
Perfect for your party in Lilyvale
It’s sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Lilyvale, people book us for occasions like:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
- Family reunions
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
If guests are coming by rail, Westenhanger station is about 2.9 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Space, access and power needs
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
How we price paella party catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Lilyvale
Other catering in Lilyvale
Planning a party in Lilyvale
Lilyvale is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Lilyvale and nearby villages. Lilyvale is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cook right across the region, from Lilyvale to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Nearby historic houses include Westenhanger Castle (2.7 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Lilyvale is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. Near the coast, within about 6 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
Paella party catering in TN25 is planned around your venue and timings. Nearby, we also cater parties in Brabourne Lees (1 mile north-west), Stone Hill (1 mile south-east), Smeeth (1 mile north-west), Ridgeway (1 mile west) and Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (5 miles south-east).
A little further out are Lympne Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff